Media Release
Canada, Dec 6: The Mangalurean Konkani-speaking community musicians / singers / lyricist based in Canada are moving forward to create a history. A golden chapter in the history of Konkani music will be unfolded very soon. A fascinating musical song of bringing new hope to the whole of mankind will be released very soon, which is the first of its kind in the country of Canada. It is hard work and vision realized of the Konkani by the Mangalurean Konkani people living in Canada but for the world.
A couple of months ago, a brilliant thought came into the minds of two stalwarts and visionaries of the Konkani literature and music world in Canada, Gerry D Mello, and Ashith Pinto. Both of them have always worked in the past to exhibit and transform revolutionary ideas into reality. This time too, they thought of the same process. First, they launched a banner DoReMiFa Creations with the utmost desire to work for the Konkani Music in Canada through uniting many talents based in Canada. The second thought was to formulate and create a song in Konkani to be presented by the renowned Konkani musicians and singers residing in Canada. This is the first of its kind for Konkani Music in Canada and certainly the creation of a history.
Novo Bhorvoso ( New Hope) is a unique but yet universal-themed song created and composed by none other than Gerry D Mello. Gerry D Mello is a renowned name in the Konkani world of literature, music, and theater for the last few decades. He started his enthusiastic involvement in the field of Konkani drama, literature, anchoring, and leadership at the early age of 17 years in Mangaluru. Apart from being the founding member of MCCP Oman, Borpi Mithr Oman was also the founder of ‘Konkani Sangathi’, the first of its kind Konkani Writers’ forum in North America. He has received an award of Dr T M A Pai Konkani Book Appreciation Award for his Book – DoReMeFa Volke Gronth – Poilo Bhag. Gerry is a renowned all-rounder in the field of Konkani Music, Drama, and literature and he explains about the new release and points out the creation of lyrics for the song. “For Novo Bhorvoso I have written the lyrics from my heart. Every word has filled with sentimental feelings. If we see around, the world has gone through extremely difficult situations due to the pandemic Covid 19. Here, I should honestly say, Jesus, is the only solution and support for all disasters and conflicts of the life and world. Novo Bhorvoso will certainly give a new hope for all the human beings of the world."
Ashith Glen Pinto’s arrival to the beautiful land of Canada has given a new inspiration to many Konkani-speaking people, especially Konkani singers living in Canada. A versatile musician of Konkani, worked tirelessly to furnish a new and modern dimension to the Konkani Music in Mangaluru. He had learnt guitar from Fr Walter Albuquerque and Charles D’Mello. After playing guitar for his sister, Ancita’s singing, he got opportunities to play for Yodeling King Melwyn Peres Musical Nites where his musical talent started blooming. He respects Joel Pereira as his musical mentor and guide. In continuation of his high-profile contribution to the Konkani music arena of the Coastal Karnataka region, he had played Base Guitar for Wilfy Nites, Henry Nites, Mandd Sobhann Shows, Victor Concesso Nites, and many more. Without any doubt, anyone can loudly say that Ashith was a trendsetter and immensely contributed to the transition of Traditional Konkani Music to Western Music. He was instrumental to organize and present, one of its kind marathon and successful singing competition, ‘Mhozo Thallo Gaithalo’ involving a multitude of Konkani singers of the Coastal Karnataka region and then, also to the Gulf countries. He had developed the concept of DeReMeFa on TV Daijiworld 24x7 and planned the full show presentation. ‘Novo Bhorvoso’ will have a thrilling Music composition to give a mesmerizing musical experience which is crafted by Ashith. Editing of the song and Mastering of Novo Bhorvoso is also carried out by Ashith
Alwyn Noronha is a well-known personality in the field of Mangaluru’s Konkani Music field. He has carried out the harmony of the song and recording has been done at Ashith Studios – Toronto
As mentioned earlier, well known Konkani singers based in Canada are rendering their beautiful voices to this magical song and they are Merlyn Rodrigues, Babitha Pinto, Marina Fernandes, Marita Correa, Sonia Monteiro, Violet Pais, Lucy D'Mello, Manohar Pais, Lancy Rodrigues, Edwin D'Souza, Gerry D'Mello. Merlyn Rodrigues is the choir director of the song ‘Novo Bhorvoso’
Canada is famous for its gorgeous scenery and breathtaking nature. Its beauty can not be described in words but can be partly captured in pictures and videos. Winter in Canada has enchanting beauty. Novo Bhorvoso will offer glimpses of beautiful Canada through the lenses of Soul Productions, Toronto, a well-known video production company in Canada. Throughout the filming of the song, the team Soul Productions has given special attention to capture the beauty of Canada without losing the essence of the song.
DaijiWorld 24x7 and Radio DaijiWorld are the official Media Partners for Novo Bhorvoso.
As organizers announced, this trendsetting song will be released to the world very soon and music enthusiasts should wait for the release. It might be a joyful Christmas gift for the Mangalureans around the world".